This Rolls-Royce Phantom I, II, & III got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1935 Rolls-Royce 40/50 is a right-hand-drive Phantom II Tourer with four-door, open coachwork by Dick Brockman. The car was reportedly restored in the 1970s before being purchased by the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History, and it is said to have participated in the Great American Race a number of times during the 1980s. One of approximately 1,680 Phantom IIs built during a seven-year production run, this example is finished in yellow and black over black leather upholstery and is powered by a 7.7-liter straight-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a folding convertible top, polished-metal hood, dual windscreens, rear-mounted luggage cases, and painted wire wheels. This Phantom II is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Texas title.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer 40/50HP

Four-door convertible coachwork was designed and built by Dick Brockman & Co. of Reading, England. It is finished in yellow and black and features dual cockpits equipped with individual windscreens. Additional details include a polished engine cover, folding convertible top, center driving light, rear luggage system, chrome bumpers, and side-mount spare wheels. The car wears decals from the Great American Race and Central Texas Museum of Automotive History.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer 40/50HP

Black 19″ wire wheels are wrapped in a set of whitewall Lester tires sized 7.50-19. The Phantom II features a 150″ wheelbase and a Bijur centralized lubrication system. The suspension incorporates semi-elliptical leaf springs at all four corners, and braking is managed by four-wheel, servo-assisted mechanical drums.  

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer 40/50HP

The right-hand-drive front cabin features a bench seat upholstered in black leather, along with matching-color door panels and carpeting. Rolls-Royce-branded instrumentation includes a 100-mph speedometer and a clock, as well as gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage. The four-spoke steering wheel is equipped with throttle hand controls, and a right-hand shift lever is mounted to the floor. Under 81k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer, about 500 of which have been added by the selling dealer.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer 40/50HP

Rally plaques adorn the wood dash fascia, including those from the 1983 and 1984 runnings of the Great American Race.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer 40/50HP

The rear seating area is also trimmed in black leather and features tufted upholstery on its seat back and padded side panels. Cracking and wear to the seating surfaces is visible in gallery photographs. The rear windscreen is equipped with adjustable wind wings.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer 40/50HP

The 7,668cc OHV straight-six features a cross-flow cylinder head and is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on second, third, and fourth gears. The fluids were reportedly changed earlier this year.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer 40/50HP

Power is transmitted to the rear wheels using an open driveshaft and a hypoid bevel final drive. Additional underbody photos are included in the gallery. Walk-around and driving videos are presented below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $93,500 by GGrig
Auction Ended November 30, 2020 at 11:13AM PT
Bids 35
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Usmotoreum
Location: Austin, Texas 78750
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 65TA
  • 81k Miles Shown
  • 7.7-Liter OHV Inline-Six
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Phantom II Tourer
  • Coachwork by Dick Brockman & Co.
  • Yellow & Black Exterior
  • Black Leather Upholstery
  • Elliptical Leaf Spring Suspension
  • Bijur Centralized Lubrication System
  • Mechanical Drum Brakes
  • 19" Black Wire Wheels
  • Prior Museum Ownership
  • Classic Rally Participant
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0 Document Fee
Lot #39669